Biochemistry Exam 1 – Practice Questions &
Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Graded A+
T/F according to the module, a compound with a molecular mass of 3,000 g/mol is
considered a macromolecule - correct answerfalse
T/F biomolecules can have only two functional groups - correct answerfalse
T/F in a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called peroxisomes serve the purpose of
digesting macromolecules - correct answerfalse
T/F carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND has a bond angle of 120 - correct
answerfalse
of the following, ______ is not a property of carbon
A. forming ionic bonds
B. forming cyclic structures
C. forming multiple bonds
D. forming bonds with oxygen
E. forming in long chains - correct answerA. forming ionic bonds
Which of the following is an element not typically found in living organisms?
A. Br
B. Ca
C. H
D. S
E. Na - correct answerA. Br
______ is a functional group found in carbohydrates
A. esters
B. thiols
C. carboxylic acids
D. alcohols
E. amines - correct answerD. alcohols
A ________ is a chemical formula that does not show the C-H and C-C bonds
A. covalent formula
B. line bond formula
C. empirical formula
D. Kekule's structure
E. condensed formula - correct answerE. condensed formula
, In biomolecular structure, if two macromolecules interact it is called a _______.
A. monomer
B. dimer
C. macrocolecular structure
D. supramolecular complex
E. quasimer complex - correct answerD. supramolecular complex
an organic compound with this structure, C=C, contains a ______ functional group
A. alkane
B. alkene
C. alkyne
D. alcohol
E. both b and d - correct answerB. alkene
scientists refer to ________ as the "super glue" of the chemistry
A. C
B. Co
C. Na
D. N
E. O - correct answerA. C
what energy molecule is produced via respiration?
A. ATP
B. Creatine
C. DNA
D. RNA
E. mitochondria - correct answerA. ATP
what would be the approximate size of a human cell?
A. 0.1 inch
B. 1 nm
C. 10 nm
D. 10 um
E. 10 cm - correct answerD. 10 um
for butane, there are ______ carbon and _____ hydrogen atoms
A. 4, 8
B. 4, 10
C. 8, 4
D. 8, 10
E. both b and d - correct answerB. 4,10
for an organic compound, which structure is the most efficient to draw?
A. condensed
B. Kekule'
C. line bond
Verified Answers | Latest Update 2026 |
Graded A+
T/F according to the module, a compound with a molecular mass of 3,000 g/mol is
considered a macromolecule - correct answerfalse
T/F biomolecules can have only two functional groups - correct answerfalse
T/F in a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called peroxisomes serve the purpose of
digesting macromolecules - correct answerfalse
T/F carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND has a bond angle of 120 - correct
answerfalse
of the following, ______ is not a property of carbon
A. forming ionic bonds
B. forming cyclic structures
C. forming multiple bonds
D. forming bonds with oxygen
E. forming in long chains - correct answerA. forming ionic bonds
Which of the following is an element not typically found in living organisms?
A. Br
B. Ca
C. H
D. S
E. Na - correct answerA. Br
______ is a functional group found in carbohydrates
A. esters
B. thiols
C. carboxylic acids
D. alcohols
E. amines - correct answerD. alcohols
A ________ is a chemical formula that does not show the C-H and C-C bonds
A. covalent formula
B. line bond formula
C. empirical formula
D. Kekule's structure
E. condensed formula - correct answerE. condensed formula
, In biomolecular structure, if two macromolecules interact it is called a _______.
A. monomer
B. dimer
C. macrocolecular structure
D. supramolecular complex
E. quasimer complex - correct answerD. supramolecular complex
an organic compound with this structure, C=C, contains a ______ functional group
A. alkane
B. alkene
C. alkyne
D. alcohol
E. both b and d - correct answerB. alkene
scientists refer to ________ as the "super glue" of the chemistry
A. C
B. Co
C. Na
D. N
E. O - correct answerA. C
what energy molecule is produced via respiration?
A. ATP
B. Creatine
C. DNA
D. RNA
E. mitochondria - correct answerA. ATP
what would be the approximate size of a human cell?
A. 0.1 inch
B. 1 nm
C. 10 nm
D. 10 um
E. 10 cm - correct answerD. 10 um
for butane, there are ______ carbon and _____ hydrogen atoms
A. 4, 8
B. 4, 10
C. 8, 4
D. 8, 10
E. both b and d - correct answerB. 4,10
for an organic compound, which structure is the most efficient to draw?
A. condensed
B. Kekule'
C. line bond
